England chases 373 runs as Stokes plays final Test at Trent Bridge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
England faces an uphill battle on the final day of the third men’s Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, aiming to chase down 373 runs to avoid a home series defeat. Ben Stokes, playing his last Test match, has already contributed with bat and ball, and will now watch as his teammates attempt the challenging target. England has not lost a home Test series of three or more matches since 2012. The match began earlier today at 11am BST and is currently in progress.
- •Ben Stokes announces retirement from Test cricket on his final day.
- •England needs 373 runs to avoid losing the series at home.
- •The match started at 11am BST and is still ongoing.
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Hosts set for defeat by NZ on Stokes' final day as England player
- 9:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — England v New Zealand: third men’s cricket Test, day five – live
"Updates from final day at Trent Bridge, starts 11am BST Stokes announces England retirement | Email Cameron Well. We’re here and it’s happening. Ben Stokes’ final day as a Test cricketer. It’s a fresh air day for him as he’s already batted and already bowled, but he’ll watch his team do their best to chase down an unlikely 373 to avoid their first home series defeat since 2012 (three Tests or more). Continue reading...
"Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play New Zealand in day five of the third Test at Trent Bridge.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 10:02 AMHosts set for defeat by NZ on Stokes' final day as England player
Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play New Zealand in day five of the third Test at Trent Bridge.
- The Guardian SportJun 29, 2026, 9:00 AMEngland v New Zealand: third men’s cricket Test, day five – live
Updates from final day at Trent Bridge, starts 11am BST Stokes announces England retirement | Email Cameron Well. We’re here and it’s happening. Ben Stokes’ final day as a Test cricketer. It’s a fresh air day for him as he’s already batted and already bowled, but he’ll watch his team do their best to chase down an unlikely 373 to avoid their first home series defeat since 2012 (three Tests or more). Continue reading...
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